This is an easy and delicious version of a far more complicated recipe.

• Preheat oven broiler to 450°F. Prepare a large roasting pan with nonstick spray. Rub each hen with olive oil on both sides.

• Sprinkle the hens with salt, pepper, and thyme. Place them in the pan, skin side down. Place them under the broiler for 8–10 minutes or until brown. Turn the hens. Add the onions, carrots, red wine, and Splenda to the pan and cover. Turn off broiler and reduce oven heat to 350°F.

• Roast for another 25 minutes. Add the mushrooms and stir the flour into the liquid. Stir to thicken. Serve the hens with vegetables. Drizzle with the sauce.

Red vs. White Wine

Red and white wines impart distinct flavors when they are used for cooking. You can make this exact recipe with white wine and produce a completely different result. Red wine gives a rich, deep, and subtly spicy flavor. White wine gives the dish a lighter, fruity flavor.